Meet My Brothers by Red Thirteen

Mia's voice turned serious. "Initially, I shared your perspective. However, Ms. Maynard's behavior at the kindergarten was anything but casual.

"If she's intent on escalating tensions with the Lane family, then so be it. I refuse to keep a potential threat near my children. That settles it." With that definitive statement, Mia abruptly ended the call.

She had no intention of giving Raymond any satisfaction.

By the time Dominic intervened, there would be no room for negotiation. Mia knew her brothers cared deeply for her children and wouldn't tolerate any form of mistreatment. After hanging up, Raymond stormed back home, his anger evident.

Upon seeing Raymond return, Luna quickly nudged Asher.

"Dad, look at what they've done to Asher. The Lane family has gone too far. You must stand up for him," she urged.

Raymond's hand swiftly met Luna's cheek with a hard slap. "Luna, look at the chaos you've caused. What nonsense have you been spreading?"

Stunned by the slap, Luna stammered, "B-but Dad, I haven't said a word."

using my name to wield influence and

schools? He wasn't the

the situation, she added, "But

Raymond interjected sharply. "You have no sense of decency. All

took for me to reach where I am today? If your words were to spread, do you understand the repercussions

composure, Luna asked,

you beginning to catch

that you're intimidated by

response. "Afraid of the Lane family? Not me. It's just not the right time to confront them directly. Anyway, you

the face of Raymond's anger,

be held

were to take place there, Alison wouldn't be able to use the venue, and someone would need to assert their authority by then. Raymond nodded in response. "Certainly, the event

appeared she